Category: Law of the Chain
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Singapore to pilot tokenized MAS bills settled with wholesale CBDC in 2026
Singapore’s 2026 pilot advances CBDC integration with tokenized assets, testing real-world settlement efficiency and reinforcing its leadership in digital finance infrastructure development.
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Taiwan considers adding Bitcoin to national reserves in policy shift
Taiwan’s potential Bitcoin reserve addition signals growing sovereign acceptance of digital assets, reflecting global central banks’ increasing consideration of cryptocurrency diversification strategies.
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Japan Exchange Group weighs crackdown on cryptocurrency treasury firms
JPX considers stricter oversight of crypto treasury firms, reflecting global regulatory trends toward financial stability and investor protection in digital asset markets.
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Tokyo exchange eyes crackdown on Bitcoin holding firms after DAT rout
The Tokyo exchange considers regulatory action against firms holding Bitcoin following DAT’s decline, reflecting increased scrutiny of crypto exposure in traditional markets.
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Fraudsters exploit Australian Cybercrime Portal to impersonate police and steal cryptocurrency
Criminals are exploiting the Australian Cybercrime Portal to impersonate police officers and steal cryptocurrency, highlighting vulnerabilities in official reporting systems and digital identity verification.
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Taiwan begins formal review of adding Bitcoin to national reserves
Taiwan’s review signals growing sovereign interest in Bitcoin diversification, potentially influencing global reserve strategies and validating cryptocurrency as a legitimate asset class for nations.
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Dubai court freezes $456 million in TrueUSD fraud case involving Justin Sun
Dubai authorities froze $456 million in a TrueUSD fraud case connected to Justin Sun’s Techteryx bailout, highlighting regulatory scrutiny of stablecoins and cross-border financial crimes.
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President Donald Trump signs bill ending 43-day government shutdown
The 43-day government shutdown ended through bipartisan legislation, restoring federal operations and funding while highlighting political compromise’s role in resolving fiscal standoffs.
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SEC Chair outlines plans for cryptocurrency taxonomy to define digital asset classification
The SEC is developing a classification framework to clarify regulatory treatment of digital assets, addressing longstanding industry uncertainty around securities laws and compliance requirements.
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Japan considers rules to limit cryptocurrency holdings by listed companies
Japanese regulators are considering imposing limits on cryptocurrency holdings by publicly traded companies to address financial stability risks and enhance investor protection measures.
